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[Daniele Tanto]

A few months ago, in the category of interesting, curious, and often beautiful hats—but not in my size—I featured a Panizza Sud-Ovest hat made specifically for the Cabella hat shop in Milan.

Today I have another hat, also from Panizza, located in Ghiffa on Lake Maggiore, made specifically for Dante Mutinelli's shop in Milan.

It's a line called "Fausto," from which Stefan @steur found and showed a Homburg a few months ago made from the same shop.

This hat has some features that really piqued my interest.
The crown is full with three vents on each side, and the brims are narrow.

It's all made of soft, dark brown felt. Its meticulous workmanship and shape make it look like a 1930s hat, although I have some doubts about that, despite the name of the hat shop being embossed on the leather sweatband.

There's no paper label, or at least I couldn't find one; I probably would have had more information.
These are the measurements: the raw brims are 5 cm, the ribbon is 5 cm high, and the crown at its lowest height is 10.5 cm.

The size is 56 cm by measurements for another out of fashion Italian hat from its era

 

[Zombie_61]

A few months ago, in the category of interesting, curious, and often beautiful hats—but not in my size—I featured a Panizza Sud-Ovest hat made specifically for the Cabella hat shop in Milan.
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Today I have another hat, also from Panizza, located in Ghiffa on Lake Maggiore, made specifically for Dante Mutinelli's shop in Milan.

It's a line called "Fausto," from which Stefan @steur found and showed a Homburg a few months ago made from the same shop...

I can't say I'm crazy about the little plastic inserts in the crown vents (or that the crown is vented, for that matter), but I really like the color and proportions of that hat. If I found one in my size (60 cm) I might just open the vault for a change.

 

[Cleo’s Daddy]

Stetson Whippet in tawny. Shout out to the village hat shop. They have been amazing. View attachment 721029 View attachment 721030

I should have searched for this before asking the question about its true colour. Thanks for posting these photos of the Stetson Whippet in Tawny. Especially when I, too, ordered from Village Hat Shop. I’m in Bonny Scotland. It’s my second fedora already. I’ve only had my first Fedora just over a week. Does it come in a Stetson Box?

 

[jeffgarf]

I should have searched for this before asking the question about its true colour. Thanks for posting these photos of the Stetson Whippet in Tawny. Especially when I, too, ordered from Village Hat Shop. I’m in Bonny Scotland. It’s my second fedora already. I’ve only had my first Fedora just over a week. Does it come in a Stetson Box?

It probably will, being a Stetson, but I know Village Hat Shop does send some hats in their own boxes.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

I can't say I'm crazy about the little plastic inserts in the crown vents (or that the crown is vented, for that matter), but I really like the color and proportions of that hat. If I found one in my size (60 cm) I might just open the vault for a change.

Alex, I'll tell you, I was also attracted by the proportions, but above all by the mix of details.
I was hoping it would be 60 centimeters, but when I opened the box, the illusion was lost.
I don't think there are many Panizzas of this type around, but you never know. The order is booked

 

[jeffgarf]

Props to @Roan. I just bought this Royal Stetson Deluxe from him and it is fantastic.

 

[steur]

A few months ago, in the category of interesting, curious, and often beautiful hats—but not in my size—I featured a Panizza Sud-Ovest hat made specifically for the Cabella hat shop in Milan.
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Today I have another hat, also from Panizza, located in Ghiffa on Lake Maggiore, made specifically for Dante Mutinelli's shop in Milan.
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It's a line called "Fausto," from which Stefan @steur found and showed a Homburg a few months ago made from the same shop.
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This hat has some features that really piqued my interest.
The crown is full with three vents on each side, and the brims are narrow.
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It's all made of soft, dark brown felt. Its meticulous workmanship and shape make it look like a 1930s hat, although I have some doubts about that, despite the name of the hat shop being embossed on the leather sweatband.
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There's no paper label, or at least I couldn't find one; I probably would have had more information.
These are the measurements: the raw brims are 5 cm, the ribbon is 5 cm high, and the crown at its lowest height is 10.5 cm.
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The size is 56 cm by measurements for another out of fashion Italian hat from its era

Really cool find, Daniele. Nice colour and shape to it. Panizza seems to have done those vents on occasion. I've found one before, which now has a place in Denmark. This one:

 

[Steve1857]

Really cool find, Daniele. Nice colour and shape to it. Panizza seems to have done those vents on occasion. I've found one before, which now has a place in Denmark. This one:

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I wonder who has that one?

Interesting to see that Daniele's has three vents.

 

[jeffgarf]

I'm going to have to start a thread for this one. It is not a vintage as what is usually found here, but this is one fine hat. I posted in the waiting for it thread, but now I know what I have. It's a Rafael. Rafael was a fashion brand founded by Bill Kaiserman, a New York retail salesman turned hat maker who made a significant impact on American fashion in the 1970s. The brand was known for introducing the "leisure aesthetic" to the American market, the leisure suit, among other fashion. In his hatting period he produced ones like these. A great felt (likely outsourced) and great construction and finishing. These days you'd have to go the custom route to get these looks. I think this one needs a feather.

 

[Blare]

Wegener Charcoal Grey
5 1/4 Crown as shaped
2 3/4 raw edge brim
1 3/4 grosgrain gills ribbon

Once again we go to the Stefan @steur Magical Mystery Care Box from last year… and what a fine hat we come up with this time. At 2 3/4 this one certainly is not a stingy brim. The felt is a charcoal grey that seems to color shift depending on light from grey grey to brownish grey… I think I even saw it shifting to a dark green indoors and has a very smooth hand to it. The ribbon is a slight bit lighter blueish grey finished with gills. The inscription in German on the sweatband reads “Handgefertigter Haarhutim Naturprodukt” which roughly translates to “Handcrafted hair hat made from a natural material” apparently indicating it is of fur felt. I gave this one a good brushing and some steam to reshape the brim a bit and I think it came up quite nicely. Truth be told I’ve been enjoying wearing this one most of the past week, only getting the time to take photos today. I do not know how to judge age on Wegener… but I would guess it to be fairly modern. Thanks again to Stefan for sending along this beauty.

 

[jeffgarf]

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Wegener Charcoal Grey
5 1/4 Crown as shaped
2 3/4 raw edge brim
1 3/4 grosgrain gills ribbon

Once again we go to the Stefan @steur Magical Mystery Care Box from last year… and what a fine hat we come up with this time. At 2 3/4 this one certainly is not a stingy brim. The felt is a charcoal grey that seems to color shift depending on light from grey grey to brownish grey… I think I even saw it shifting to a dark green indoors and has a very smooth hand to it. The ribbon is a slight bit lighter blueish grey finished with gills. The inscription in German on the sweatband reads “Handgefertigter Haarhutim Naturprodukt” which roughly translates to “Handcrafted hair hat made from a natural material” apparently indicating it is of fur felt. I gave this one a good brushing and some steam to reshape the brim a bit and I think it came up quite nicely. Truth be told I’ve been enjoying wearing this one most of the past week, only getting the time to take photos today. I do not know how to judge age on Wegener… but I would guess it to be fairly modern. Thanks again to Stefan for sending along this beauty.

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Truly love it!

 

[Blare]

Truly love it!

Thank you Jeff.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

The brother of the Barbisio shown yesterday is here for you.

This hat is from the same period as the Barbisio "Verelyte" in moss.
It also features a wide, prominent crown and compact brim, as was often the case with pre-war European hats.

The Barbisio "Extra Quality" measures 56 centimeters, or 4 1/2 in France and 7 in the US.

Fully unlined, it has a lightweight felt suitable for changing seasons.

The felt is a deep blue, called "Radio" on the paper label, trimmed with a matching ribbon that creates a monochrome effect.

The hat's measurements are: the raw brim is 5.5 centimeters, the ribbon is 2.5 cm high, and the lowest part of the crown is 9.5 centimeters.

This hat, and the previous Barbisio in green, are among the most interesting hats I've found from this maker in terms of shape and color. They stand out from the standard Italian hats of the period, with a particular charm.
Ask for details, if you like

 

[Sonero]

I should have searched for this before asking the question about its true colour. Thanks for posting these photos of the Stetson Whippet in Tawny. Especially when I, too, ordered from Village Hat Shop. I’m in Bonny Scotland. It’s my second fedora already. I’ve only had my first Fedora just over a week. Does it come in a Stetson Box?

Yes it came in a Stetson box. Although they do sometimes ship with a different type of set up...still protects hats but may be something like the bottom of a Stetson box with a different top as the cover. Happens sometimes with other hat sellers as well.. My guess is boxes get ruined or lost at some point so they do what they can. The main thing is that they arrive in good shape and out of 5 hats I purchased from them ALL were smooth sales.

 

[Cleo’s Daddy]

Yes it came in a Stetson box. Although they do sometimes ship with a different type of set up...still protects hats but may be something like the bottom of a Stetson box with a different top as the cover. Happens sometimes with other hat sellers as well.. My guess is boxes get ruined or lost at some point so they do what they can. The main thing is that they arrive in good shape and out of 5 hats I purchased from them ALL were smooth sales.

I haven’t purchased anything from the USA for a good few years. The last couple of days I was getting stressed because the parcel was being held until I paid the customs fee which of course is normal. But I hadn’t got any card through the letterbox for how to pay it online. It was driving me nuts. The card did come about noon today though so all is well now. Mind you,£67.94 customs fee phew! But them’s the breaks I suppose. It’s now going to be delivered on Saturday so I’ll be able to wear it with my brown Harris Tweed overcoat this Sunday.

 

[Zombie_61]

Wegener Charcoal Grey
5 1/4 Crown as shaped
2 3/4 raw edge brim
1 3/4 grosgrain gills ribbon

I really like this color combination! The way the ribbon reflects ambient light with just a hint of that blue color while the felt retains it's grey color--brilliant! My version would be a Pork Pie, but, y'know, I wouldn't want to steal ALL of your ideas.

 

[Blare]

I really like this color combination! The way the ribbon reflects ambient light with just a hint of that blue color while the felt retains it's grey color--brilliant! My version would be a Pork Pie, but, y'know, I wouldn't want to steal ALL of your ideas.

Thanks Al. All credit goes to Stefan for unearthing this one and seeding it my way. Hope you are doing well.

 

[bmw1976]

The brother of the Barbisio shown yesterday is here for you.

This hat is from the same period as the Barbisio "Verelyte" in moss.
It also features a wide, prominent crown and compact brim, as was often the case with pre-war European hats.

The Barbisio "Extra Quality" measures 56 centimeters, or 4 1/2 in France and 7 in the US.

Fully unlined, it has a lightweight felt suitable for changing seasons.

The felt is a deep blue, called "Radio" on the paper label, trimmed with a matching ribbon that creates a monochrome effect.

The hat's measurements are: the raw brim is 5.5 centimeters, the ribbon is 2.5 cm high, and the lowest part of the crown is 9.5 centimeters.

This hat, and the previous Barbisio in green, are among the most interesting hats I've found from this maker in terms of shape and color. They stand out from the standard Italian hats of the period, with a particular charm.
Ask for details, if you like

That is one sharp lid, Daniele! I love the shape & that blue color is spectacular.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

That is one sharp lid, Daniele! I love the shape & that blue color is spectacular.

Thank you. I agree with you about the color and shape too!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

In the 56 cm size, or 7 in the US, a French hat was a must.

I have a soft spot for them.

It's hard to find quality Morreton, because they weren't a leading brand on the French market.
I have several in my collection, but few are special.

This one stands out for its color, felt finish, and color combination.
Morreton "Chamois" in the shape of a "Diplomatique", for us Italians; "Lobbia" for the rest of the world; "Homburg."

The color is marked on the paper label, but the sweatband is quite fragile; I don't want to damage it.

Finely lined, it's a high-end hat.
These are the measurements for the "Diplomatique." The curled brims, finished with a trim in the same color as the felt, are 6 cm. The hatband is 4 cm high, and the lowest part of the crown is 10.5 cm.

I bought it on impulse, hoping, but alas, it's intended for the "lucky" ones with small sizes.